Hollenbeck Area is proud to select Police Officer II Werner Flores, Serial No. 33465, Hollenbeck Patrol Division, as the Hollenbeck Officer of the Quarter for the months of October, November and December 2004.

During the fourth quarter of 2004, Officer Flores was responsible for 152 misdemeanor arrests and 20 felony arrests, including 15 warrant arrests. Also, during this timeframe, Officer Flores led the Division with over 270 traffic citations. Considering the fact that Flores is assigned to the Hollenbeck Cycle Unit, these figures are impressive and have far surpassed the watch average for the entire Division. Flores has displayed an outstanding work ethic that has been fostered through excellent teamwork with other members of the Cycle Unit and self-initiated police service.

Officer Flores' actions as an officer have not gone unnoticed by the Department. During this quarter he has received three divisional commendations, including a citizen commendation for his outstanding professionalism. He also received a "Class D" commendation after being recognized for outstanding service on four different occasions within a three-month period.

In each commendable instance, Officer Flores was often recognized for his leadership, thoughtfulness, outstanding observation skills, quick response, tactics and driving skills. Exhibitions of such traits have led to the direct arrests of some of the Area's most wanted suspects.

It is important to note that through his actions as those addressed above, Werner has proven to be an outstanding officer to be emulated by his peers. Flores has risen the bar at Hollenbeck through his leadership skills and setting by the example through his outstanding work ethic.

Given his noted dedication to the work at hand, there is no doubt that Officer Flores will continue doing his part in making Hollenbeck Area a safe community. Officer Flores has taken the Core Value of "Commitment to Leadership" to heart. He does his best everyday to serve as a mentor not only through his position in the Hollenbeck Cycle Unit but in his actions as he strives to protect the public and solve the problems of the community he serves.

It is for all these reasons stated that the Commanding Officers of Hollenbeck are proud to recognize Police Officer II Werner Flores as the Hollenbeck Officer of the Quarter.